Tom Waits art: portraits, prints and posters
Tom Waits is an American singer-songwriter, and his face, hat and stage presence have inspired many painters, illustrators and street artists. This category collects Tom Waits art from eBay: portraits, prints, posters and canvas works that fans hang next to their record collection. Styles range from bold stencil portraits and pop art color fields to loose ink sketches and detailed realistic paintings.
What you find in this category
- Tom Waits art prints: posters, giclées and screenprints showing the musician in pop art, stencil or illustration styles.
- Tom Waits portraits: drawings and paintings on paper, wood or canvas, from quick sketches to detailed works.
- Tom Waits posters: decorative posters and offset prints, often in large numbers.
- Tom Waits canvas: hand-painted pieces as well as printed canvas reproductions.
Fan art, rights and what that means for you
Tom Waits's name and likeness are protected. Most items in this category are unofficial fan art made by independent artists, and they do not imply any endorsement by the musician or his representatives. That does not make them bad pieces, but it is important to know what you are buying. A listing that suggests an official connection should back that up with clear documentation.
The listings come from independent eBay sellers and are not checked by us.
What to check before you buy
For any piece of Tom Waits art, the key questions are who made it, how many copies exist and what condition it is in. A one-off painting is a different thing from a mass-produced poster, even if the images look similar online. Look for a hand signature by the artist who made the work, details on the medium and, for prints, whether the run is limited or open.
- Ask whether a canvas is hand-painted with spray paint or acrylic, or printed.
- Request close-up photos of the signature, any numbering and the back of the work.
- Check paper items for creases, stains, tape marks and fading.
- Be cautious with listings that claim an official release without showing any proof.
Get a first estimate
If you already own a portrait or print and want a first idea of what it could be worth, upload a few photos for a free estimate on StreetArtValue.com. It is a quick starting point before you buy, sell or insure a piece.